Maintenance Mechanic, Automation

CECO Environmental•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic ensures the reliable operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment and supporting facility systems. The role responds to equipment breakdowns, performs preventive and predictive maintenance, and assists with the installation and commissioning of new machinery. Working closely with production, quality, and automation teams, the Maintenance Mechanic helps maximize equipment uptime, support operational efficiency, and maintain a safe work environment. The position is based in a manufacturing and industrial production environment. It may involve overtime, weekend work, or off-shift support in response to production and maintenance demands, as well as occasional travel between company locations or vendors.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum of two years of hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and reach throughout the workday.
Regularly lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to safely work from ladders, lifts, and elevated platforms when required.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, moving machinery, varying temperatures, dust, and other industrial conditions.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
May need to work overtime, weekends, or off-shifts based on production and maintenance demands.
Occasional travel between company locations or vendors may be required.

Nice To Haves

Technical certification, vocational training, or coursework in Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Systems, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field.
Experience supporting automated production equipment.
Experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment and robotics.
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Total Productive Maintenance, 5S, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Forklift and/or aerial lift certification.
Basic welding, fabrication, or machine shop skills.
Experience assisting with equipment installations and production startup activities.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair manufacturing equipment failures to minimize production downtime and maintain operational efficiency.
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and predictive maintenance tasks in accordance with maintenance schedules, equipment condition assessments, and manufacturer recommendations.
Use the MaintainX CMMS system to create, document, and close work orders; track equipment history; record labor and parts usage; and maintain accurate maintenance records.
Inspect production equipment and systems to identify wear, potential failures, safety concerns, and improvement opportunities.
Maintain and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical systems associated with manufacturing equipment.
Perform minor facility maintenance and repairs, including support for building systems, utilities, grounds, and general plant upkeep.
Collaborate with the Automation Department on installation, setup, testing, commissioning, and ongoing support of new manufacturing equipment and related systems.
Assist with machine modifications, upgrades, and reliability improvement projects.
Respond to production teams’ maintenance requests in a timely and professional manner.
Maintain spare parts inventory levels and communicate parts requirements to management as needed.
Comply with company safety policies, Lockout/Tagout procedures, environmental requirements, and quality standards.
Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives, Kaizen events, 5S activities, Total Productive Maintenance, and other continuous improvement efforts.
Participate in continuous improvement activities designed to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.